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Women's World Football ShowEpisode 234: Heidi Smith, Ali RileyEpisode 234 of the Women's World Football Show features an exclusive interview with author Heidi Smith. Just when you think you know everything about women’s soccer, a book comes around to let us know that there is still so much more to learn! We take a deep dive into Heidi’s new book, “Play On: From Adversity to Advantage through 140 Years of Women’s Soccer.” We’ll also share soundbites from Angel City FC and New Zealand international defender Ali Riley announcing her retirement from soccer.Links:Get Play On by Heidi Smith on...
2025-10-121h 13
Girl. Woman. Athlete.Episode 20 with Heidi and Bella from Girls Outdoors!Join Sophia for another episode. This time we have Heidi and Bella, University students with a passion for the outdoors and building community! They've just started Girls Outdoors, a club that aims to bring girls together over sports and adventures. Tune in to hear how these two came to start such a cool club and the journey with movement they have had.
2025-05-3052 min
Wheel Talk#303 - Where the Time Goes—And What You’re Earning with Heidi FahrenbacherRyan & Becca welcome back Heidi Fahrenbacher of Bella Joy Pottery to catch up on her new studio build and share advice on a few business topics. They dive into Ryan’s current work hours and revenue from pottery as a side hustle, and how tracking these metrics can offer valuable insights for your own business. The conversation also covers Etsy sales strategies and tips for providing great customer service. Lastly, Becca proposes an interesting challenge for the group.Maker of the MomentAutumn McKay - @_autumnmckayShelley Dean - @shellbellartstudioMegs LeVesseur - @megslevesseurceramics-----...
2025-05-172h 32
Life on Planet A#82: E-waste Revolution with Austin TurpinIn this episode of Life on Planet A, we sit down with Austin Turpin, the innovative founder of FlipTech, a start-up tackling one of the planet’s fastest-growing environmental issues: electronic waste. Austin walks us through the inspiration behind the company and the e-waste problem it aims to solve.We explore why e-waste matters — the environmental harm, greenhouse gas emissions, and the precious materials being discarded — and dig into the regulatory landscape in Australia, including how it compares to international standards. Austin shares the challenges he’s faced as a founder, his proudest milestones, and the leadership traits t...
2025-05-0145 minLife on Planet A#81: The After-life of Textile Waste with Nehal JainIn this episode, Heidi interviews Nehal from After and how After is tackling textile waste. . Every year, Australians send over 200,000 tonnes of clothing to landfill, and globally, the fashion industry is responsible for 92 million tonnes of waste annually. Most of it is made from synthetic fibers that take hundreds of years to break down, polluting our land and oceans with microplastics.That’s where after. comes in. after. is an Australian platform revolutionizing textile recycling and responsible disposal by connecting consumers and businesses with su...
2025-04-0243 minWheel Talk#296 - Beyond Social Media: Why Your Mailing List Matters with Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy PotteryRyan sits down with Heidi Fahrenbacher to dive into the world of email marketing and how potters can make the most of their mailing lists. They also chat about time management strategies and the ongoing challenge of balancing productivity with creativity. Plus, they touch on the overwhelm that comes with managing all the moving pieces of a pottery business.Maker of the MomentCarter Pasma - @cartersclayJulia - @uglyduckpottery-----Find more about Heidi's business below-----Instagram - @bellajoypotteryListeners QuestionsOn this...
2025-03-292h 23
Bella Talks TVBella talks…TRAITORS, RHOBH, RHONY, RHOSLC + moreSpecial episode recorded from Costa Rica recapping reactions to all my fave reality tv rumors.SummaryIn this episode of Bella Talks TV, Bella discusses her 2025 goals, the current state of reality TV, and her personal updates including upcoming travels. She dives into hot topics and offscreen drama surrounding various reality shows, particularly focusing on 'The Traitors' and the controversies involving Lindsay Hubbard and Dorinda Medley. Bella also shares insights on the relationship dynamics between Paige and Craig, the impact of the LA fires on celebrities, and the ongoing drama in 'Real Housewives of Beverly...
2025-01-161h 01Wheel Talk#248 - Is your price right? with Isaac Shue and Heidi FahrenbacherRyan & Becca have the whole crew here today, joined by Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery and Isaac Shue from Gallery Mostaza. They talk a lot more about our hot topic as of late: pricing. Heidi continues where we left off last time to ask Ryan about his approach to pricing and digging into Isaac's pricing philosophy.-----Find more about Isaac's business below-----Instagram - @isaacshueisart & @gallery.mostazaGallery Website - https://www.gallerymostaza.com/Isaac's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/isceramics...
2024-04-272h 23
Wine Crush Podcast NWSeason 07 - Episode 1 -Cassie Bella Wine and Limited Addition WineSeason 7 commences with an international flair, featuring two distinguished wine brands shaped by global influences. Jesse Schwartz, of Cassie Bella Wines and The Wine Scribes, shares his passion for wine cultivated during extensive travels, leading to the establishment of Wine Scribes—a valuable resource for wine enthusiasts. Their portfolio expands to include vineyards in the Columbia Gorge (Oregon) and Portugal, with Cassie Bella serving as a tribute to Jesse’s wife and their shared life.The second narrative unfolds as a captivating love story between Chad Ana Bree Stock. Originating from Australia, Bree’s global wine explorations inters...
2024-02-151h 13Wine Crush Podcast NWSeason 07 - Episode 1 -Cassie Bella Wine and Limited Addition WineSeason 7 commences with an international flair, featuring two distinguished wine brands shaped by global influences. Jesse Schwartz, of Cassie Bella Wines and The Wine Scribes, shares his passion for wine cultivated during extensive travels, leading to the establishment of Wine Scribes—a valuable resource for wine enthusiasts. Their portfolio expands to include vineyards in the Columbia Gorge (Oregon) and Portugal, with Cassie Bella serving as a tribute to Jesse’s wife and their shared life.The second narrative unfolds as a captivating love story between Chad Ana Bree Stock. Originating from Australia, Bree’s global wine explorations inters...
2024-02-151h 13
Life on Planet A#80: Running for the Wild: Erchana's Journey from Tip to ToeJoin us in this captivating episode as we explore the remarkable journey Erchana Murray-Bartlett, an athlete and environmental advocate who ran across Australia for a cause. Erchana started her 5 and a half month journey in August 2022 and finished in January 2023. Discover how her sporting background shaped her passion for the environment and the inception of her 'Running to End Extinction' campaign. Erchana shares personal experiences connecting her with Australia's wildlife, the challenges and triumphs of her journey, and her collaboration with the Wilderness Society.Erchana reveals her motivations, wildlife encounters, emotional moments, and how she m...
2024-01-2551 min
Life on Planet A#79 Less Hooey More Dooey in Climate Tech Annelieke de Wit and Joey FaustDive deep into the world of climate tech funding with Annelieke de Wit, PhD, and Joey Faust in this insightful episode of Life on Planet A. Discover why climate tech is unique, its challenges, and potential solutions. Learn about the Australian and NZ context, the role of government, and the power of collaboration. Timestamps included for key topics. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more! Link to their journey - https://fundinginnovationinclimatetech.substack.com/0:00 - Joey and Annelieke’s favourite thing in the world6:15 - Joey and Annelieke’s backgrounds 10...
2024-01-111h 12
Koosloomine#2 Igor Earthchild & Bella Skalkina - Teadlikust suhtest ja puudutuse olulisusest paarisuhtesIgoriga ja Bellaga käis vestlus ümber teadliku suhte. Kuidas eneseteadlikkus on teadliku suhte eelduseks? Samuti õppisime palju puudutuse tervendava väe kohta ja veendusime, milline imeline ravim see on.
Muidugi olid läbivateks märksõnadeks ka enesearmastus ja omavaheline suhtlus, mis tõenäoliselt on enamus teemade põhikomponendid.
Rohkem infot nende kohta leiad siit:
IGOR
www.instagram.com/earthchild.me
Meestekursus: www.superlover.me/pnm
BELLA
www.instagram.com/bella_skalkina
www.instagram.com/anahatahelsinki
Ühised:
www.learn2touch.com
www.anahata...
2024-01-041h 35Life on Planet A#78: Deep Sea Mining Unveiled with Vasser Seydel🌱 Episode Highlights:The Oxygen Project's Mission: Vasser Seydel sheds light on the Oxygen Project's mission to ignite a community of climate champions and accelerate collective action through digital storytelling, activist trainings, and impact campaigns to build a climate-resilient tomorrow.Deep Sea Mining Demystified: Delve into the fascinating world of Deep Sea Mining as we unravel its intricacies. Vasser Seydel provides insights into the extraction processes, debunk the need for minerals in the Deep Sea and which type of mining most interests people.Environmental Impact: Discover the ala...
2023-12-2146 minLife on Planet A#77: The Road to a Green Australia: Insights and Innovations with Jae LubberinkIn this enlightening episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Jae Lubberink from the Blueprint Institute. We dive into a compelling conversation about Australia's energy policies, nuclear energy prospects, public private policy, policy and tech the importance of biodiversity conservation.🔍 Key Highlights:- Discover Jae's journey through the Startmates Fellowship and his impactful research at Blueprint Institute.- Delve into the complex world of nuclear energy in Australia and its potential role in achieving net-zero emissions.- Learn about the challenges and opportunities of small modular reactors in the energy mix.- E...
2023-11-2455 minLife on Planet A#76: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture and Design with Olrando HayesThe future of sustainable agriculture and design with Orlando Hayes In this episode, we sit down with Orlando Hayes to unpack his groundbreaking work with CH4 Global and the award-winning Camada daybed. Orlando sheds light on CH4 Global's mission, their focus on designing sustainable facilities, and the vital role of seaweed to reduce methane in agriculture. You may have heard of feeding seaweed to cows in the news, this episode is a first hand look into what’s happening in the industry and what sustainability initiatives need to be considered! We also delve into...
2023-10-3138 min
Beers and Biscuits DogcastAll Fun and No Joy: Advocating for Agency with Heidi ArmstrongWelcome to Beers and Biscuits, a Dogcast for the rest of us!
“If you ask the dog, is this how you’d choose to live your life? Bet there are a lot of dogs that would say no.” In this episode we discuss what agency means, some easy ways to incorporate more agency into your dog’s daily routine, and what can happen when we neglect agency -especially in areas we assume bring dog’s joy, like sports and competitions.
On this episode, we talk about agency with former dog (and hu...
2023-10-0249 minLife on Planet A#75 Reforming the Deep Sea with Emily Tewes from Sustainable Ocean AllianceDelve into the intriguing world of deep sea mining and the complex negotiations surrounding it, with our guest Emily Tewes, from Sustainable Ocean Alliance. Join Life on Planet A as we plunge beneath the waves to uncover the untold stories of the International Seabed Authority,(ISA) the international body overseeing deep sea mining regulations.In episode, we spotlight the compelling stories of nations that are championing a call for moratorium in deep sea mining. With climate change accelerating and concerns about environmental impacts mounting, countries are raising crucial questions about the sustainability of this nascent indu...
2023-08-1656 min
Be S.H.E.Ep. 16: The Power of Soulful Intentions: How to Connect with Your True Self and Live Your Purpose w/ Bella BlissBella Bliss is an intuitive “Transformational and Empowerment Life Coach,” international bestselling author, visionary leader, inspirational speaker, and InnerBLISS Alchemist. Bella specializes in elevating soulpreneurs—empowering motivated women to radiate energy inwards and inviting them to play in the quantum playground of limitless possibility—so that her clients can unleash their soulfire and fiercely live their passionate truth as the InnerBLISS Goddess they already are. Bella offers a wide range of transformative coaching programs based on "the soul only knows love,” and guides them toward their InnerBLISS GPS. Her clients will learn how to embrace mystery an...
2023-08-0947 minLife on Planet A#74: A guide to buying quality offsets In this episode, we are joined by Juliet Kirby, the CEO of Gentoo.Earth, a carbon removal intelligence platform. We will explore the ins and outs of carbon credits, providing you with valuable insights on how to navigate the complex landscape of carbon markets and make informed choices when purchasing offsets. We will discover what it truly means to be a quality offset.Juliet provides share her extensive knowledge and experience, shedding light on the importance of high-quality offsets and their role in mitigating climate change. Whether you're an individual looking to offset your personal carbon footprint o...
2023-06-0652 minLife on Planet A#73: What should come first, Planet or People?🎙️ESG Podcast! 🌍🌱Join us for an insightful podcast episode with Moana from Alphinity, where we delve into the fascinating world of ESG within factories in Bangladesh and Vietnam. 🎧✨Discover the social cost of ESG in factories across Bangladesh and Vietnam. We will learn from Moana about the impact of ESG policy on workers, labor conditions, and the overall well-being of the local communities.Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that sheds light on the intersection of sustainability, and social progress! Tune in now to broaden your understanding of ESG in these dyna...
2023-05-2350 min
Joyful No Matter WhatEp. 8 Making Room at the Table with Special Guest Bella TolentinoAs we wrap up the topic of forgiveness, we bring on another friend of Heidi and Lauren's, Bella Tolentino!
Bella is an entrepreneur, musician, music teacher, and friend to many! She shares her perspective on building community by creating room at the table for everyone.
Feeling left out or hurt is a natural occurrence in life. Bella bravely shares a personal experience of overcoming hurt through the power of forgiveness.
You will be in stitches by the end as we shift our perspective from FOMO to JOMO!
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2023-01-0930 minLife on Planet A#72: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Unicorn: the Future of Cultured Meat with Sam RathboneImagine you could eat a marbled eye-fillet steak, with the omega 3 of a salmon fillet with the smoky taste of woolly mammoth... AND no animals were harmed in the process and the meat was 98% more carbon efficient than native meat, with no paddocks involved. Sounds like a dream right? This could very soon be an exciting reality thanks to the team at Vow. Vow is a Sydney-based start-up that is creating cultured meat with the aim to make sustainable food both irresistible and available to billions of people.We were joined by Vow expert and process development ass...
2022-09-1454 minLife on Planet A#71: Zero Emission Puppers with Gabriel Guedes from LykaHow healthy is pet food? What if you could give your pet food that was good for them AND good for the planet? Well... you can, thanks to the team at Lyka.This episode we'll stepping into the paws of our canine companions to learn about how we can improve their diet and the planet with Lyka. We'll be on this journey with this week's guest: Gabriel Guedes, COO and CFO at Lyka. About Lyka:Lyka is Australia's only carbon NEGATIVE dog food! All emissions are offset through Green Fleet, the first Aussie carbon o...
2022-08-1953 min
The Puppy Training PodcastEpisode #113 Crate Contentment with Heidi AtwoodHeidi Atwood joins Amy on the podcast today to talk about crate contentment. She offers advice on why we use crates and how to help your puppy love theirs! If you have a new dog joining your family soon, you will want to know these tips. Support the showFollow us on social mediaInstagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBellaSubscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips! Check out our FREE resources!Join our membership here.
2022-08-1814 minLife on Planet A#70: Let's Invest Sustainability with Carbon CollectiveEp 1 for our theme on Great Global Start-Ups! out from life on planet A! To kick this off we’ve travelled to the great USA to speak with Zach Stein, co-founder of Carbon Collective. Zach is a wealth of knowledge which is helpful when running a start-up all about investing! Carbon collective helps American citizens to invest their money into stocks and companies that are working to solve climate change or helping the planet to reach net zero. Useful links:- Carbon collective website- Sustainable investing 101Time Stamps:...
2022-07-2852 minLife on Planet A#69: Traditional Knowledge in the Pacific with Salanieta KitoleleiNEW EPISODE NOW UP: Part 3 of our epic journey across the vast and expansive Pacific. This week we’ll hear about traditional knowledge in the Pacific and how it can aid us in managing te environment. Our guest was the inspiring, Salanieta Kitolelei. You’ll learn:- what it’s like fishing with indigenous groups in Fiji? (A crucial part of Sala’s research!) - different fishing methods - cultural keystone species - the relationship between government and indigenous groups in FijiSome extra inform...
2022-07-0546 minLife on Planet A#68: The Future of Renewable Energy in the Pacific with Associate Prof. Atul RaturiWhat does renewable energy look like in the Pacific? What more needs to be done to help these nations in the transition? Join us with our captain, Associate Professor Atul Raturi as we take a virtual flight over the Pacific. We'll learn the good, the bad and the hopeful for renewable energy in this beautiful region. You'll learn:How much of the Pacific is currently powered by renewable energy?What are the challenges to increasing this amount?Is the Global North doing enough?What is a CDM and CER? How are they helping or hindering this pr...
2022-06-2046 minLife on Planet A#67: Dive into the Pacific with Danian Singh!Let's take a deep dive into life in the Pacific with Fijian researcher and environmental advocate, Danian Singh. We're kicking off Pacific Islands month with a virtual trip to Fiji where we'll learn from Danian about fish and climate change, resilience and adaptation to climate change in the Pacific and the exciting opportunities the world has to embrace and amplify Pacific Islands voices and perspectives. You’ll learn:About Sustainable Ocean Alliance Pacific Hub: the SOA Hub for all things Pacific What are the biggest threats to the Pacific?What does climate policy look like...
2022-06-131h 08Life on Planet A#66 The Political Revolution with Blair PaleseAUSSIES, it’s TIME TO VOTE. But the big questions on everyone’s mind is: who to vote for? And why? This week Heidi spoke to Blair Palese, Managing Director & Global Climate Editor, Climate & Capital Media. You’ll learn:who are the teals and what is the independent movement in Australia? an update on Australia and its climate goalswhat happens if we dont reach those goals? which politicians are on track to help us meet our climate goals? Tune in before you have to vote on May 21st 2022, to learn more about the Australia p...
2022-05-1652 minLife on Planet A#65: Fish Farming for Future in PNG with Associate Prof. Jes SammutThis week we're transporting you to the lush, wandering hills and palm tree horizons of Papua New Guinea. Here, we'll discover some tiny freshwater fish ponds that are providing huge social and economic benefits to the local communities. All of this amazing work is made possible by our guest Associate Professor Jes Sammut and his teams and collegues at the University of New South Wales, ACIAR, ANSTO and the Papua New Guinean National Fisheries Authority (NFA). You'll learn:What does freshwater fish farming...
2022-04-2057 minLife on Planet A#64: Now is the Era for the Oceans with Neil SimsYou're 75 miles offshore of the Big Island in Hawaii in a floating sphere and you're surrounded by 2,000 of your friends. That's what life is like as a Kampachi fish in Ocean Era's offshore aquaculture fish pen (Velella Beta/Gamma/Epsilon). This week Heidi and Bella spoke with Neil Sims, co-founder and chief executive officer of Ocean Era - a Hawaii-based mariculture company focused on expanding the environmentally sound production of the ocean's finest fish.You'll learn:What is offshore aquaculture? How is it different to land based aquaculture (hint: decreased electricity usage, better flow...
2022-04-101h 04Life on Planet A#63: How to Burp Less Methane (A Guide for Cows) with Dr Javed KhanImagine you're Larry the cow and you're uncontrollably burping methane into the atmosphere each day. It's not your fault, its all the good bacteria in your microbiome just doing their thing. But what if eating just 50g of a little red seaweed could change all that? This week Heidi and Bella speak with Dr Javed Khan, the Aquaculture Manager for CH4 in New Zealand to learn all about Asparagopsis aramata, the little red seaweed making a big difference. CH4's goal is for agriculture to have zero methane emissions.You'll learn:What is Asparagopsis...
2022-03-2146 minLife on Planet A#62: Don't Put All Your Salmon Eggs in 1 Basket with Dr. Thierry ChopinFor March we're turning away from farming the land for a journey out to sea to discuss aquaculture!! This week, Heidi and Bella spoke with Thierry Chopin; presently Professor of Marine Biology at the University of New Brunswick. Dr. Chopin’s research focuses on the ecophysiology, biochemistry and cultivation of seaweeds of commercial value and the development of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems for environmental and economic sustainability.Thierry focuses his research on IMTA and spends his time working for his start up Turquoise Revolution. IMTA is a practice in which the by-products (wastes) from one speci...
2022-03-1255 minLife on Planet A#61: Quandongs and Kangaroos at Ochre Restaurant in our most delicious episode yet with Craig SquireGet ready to have your tastebuds tingling and mouth watering in our most delicious episode yet! This week, Heidi and Bella spoke with Craig Squire; renowned chef, owner of Ochre Restaurant and Aussie bush food connoisseur. For our last week on sustainable agriculture we're learning about the last stop from paddock to plate: restaurants. Ochre restaurant celebrates Australia's native flora and fauna by using them in innovative and delicious ways (think wattle seed pavlova, lemon myrtle-infused chilli sauce, quandong glaze and smoked kangaroo... mouth watering yet? It will be!Useful links:About Ochre RestaurantBush f...
2022-02-2836 minLife on Planet A#60: Tropical Rainforests, Sugar-gliders, Muesli & Gin with Will BrookFor Ep2 of Regenerative Farming month Heidi and Bella are taking you on a virtual road-trip to Brookfarm in the hinterlands of Byron Bay - think birds tweeting, owls hooting and juicy macadamies falling softly to the ground. We're speaking with Will Brook, CEO of Brookfarm and member of the Book family, about how the family has restored the land to its native sub-tropical rainforest and made sustainable choices in every aspect of their journey.You'll learn:What is regenerative farming to Brookfarm?How can farms control pests without pesticides...
2022-02-1941 min
Life on Planet ALife on Planet A THEME SONG by Joseph SmallmanWe're back baby and with a brand NEW THEME song written by local creative genius, Joseph Smallman. Listen to it on replay and let us know what you think @lifeonplanetapodcast Joseph Smallman is a local musician and filmmaker who produces a variety of content for both commercial use and entertainment. With an idiosyncratic style and creative approach, Joseph creates unique original works with a smile and makes sure he is proud of every project he works on. Find Joe on Youtube @joesmallman Support the show
2022-02-1101 minLife on Planet A#59: Farming to Save the Planet - Tim Wright at Lana FarmStarting 2022 with a loud MOOOO, we'll be hearing from Tim Wright, holistic and regenerative farmer at Lana Farm in the northern Tablelands of NSW. Over 95% of Tim's farm is in constant recovery mode, meaning that the land has time to heal and regenerate. Despite being a cattle and sheep farm, Lana farm is carbon negative! How is this possible? Listen to find out... You'll learn:What is holistic farming (why don't we say wholistic?) How are oranges involved?What is natural capital accounting? How is this useful to farmers...
2022-02-0542 minLife on Planet A#58: Why we should all love Seaweed with Dr Alex CampbellFor our final week of climate change Heidi and Bella take a dive underwater with Dr Alex Campbell to see whether there’s a blue solution to the climate crisis and... there is! Seaweed and seagrass could be an unlikely hero in the battle against climatic change and not just because of carbon storage; this slimy macroalgae is used in food, make-up, plastic-alternatives and so much more. Through the work of research centres such as the USC Seaweed Research Group, we’ve found countless applications for seaweeds! What you’ll learn this ep:Seaweed is VERY coolHow seaweed and seagra...
2021-12-101h 07Life on Planet A#57: Climate Change: A Comedy of Hope with Issy PhillipsClimate Change: an unlikely comedy? This week Heidi and Bella spoke with Australian comedian, performer and writer, Issy Phillips, about the intersection between climate change and comedy. You'll come away with a barrel of laughs, plus a knowledge of:ASMR and how the heck is relates to climate changeHow we could use comedy to cope with climate anxietyHow the media talks about climate changeThat Heidi and Bella's microphones really aren't equipped to do ASMR and we'll leave it to the professionals (much to everyone's relief)Some more useful links to things we spoke about:I...
2021-11-2341 minLife on Planet A#56: COP26, net zero and Australia's Emissions Reduction Plan with Prof. Mark HowdenWelcome to Wk 2 of our month on Climate Change: Facts, Denial and Solutions! This week, in honour or COP26 and net zero targets, Heidi and Bella spoke with Professor Mark Howden, Director of the Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions at ANU.What you'll learn:What is COP26 and what pledges came out of it?What is Australia's net zero target and how do we plan to reach it?Is this a good target? Can we reach net zero sooner?How much warming are we likely to experience?Useful links:Learn more about...
2021-11-1346 minLife on Planet A#55: The Human Rights Challenge of Our Time with Negaya, CEO of Results AustraliaWhat is the greatest human rights challenge of our time? and what are the solutions? For our final week of International Politics month, India and Heidi spoke with the inspirational Negaya Chorley, CEO of Results Australia. Results is an organisation dedicated to empowering women and girls around the world through providing everyone access to healthcare, knowledge and education. You'll learn:What are some of the greatest human rights challenges of our time? And what is #1? (the answer may surprise you!)What are some of the solutions to these challenges?How is Results Australia at the forefront o...
2021-10-2841 minLife on Planet A#54: Let's talk about Antarctica! with Natasha GardinerIcy landscapes on the largest desert on Earth, adorable fur seals, wind turbines on research bases... can you guess where we're travelling to this week? For our 3rd week of International Politics, Heidi and Bella learn all about Antarctic landscapes, governance and wildlife from PhD candidate and Antarctic researcher, Natasha Gardiner. What we learnt:What's it really like to research in Antarctica? Like, how cold??Does Antarctica have a government? Can you be 'President of Antarctica'?How is Antarctica governed? Who's calling the shots?How is research in Antarctica important for the rest of the world?N...
2021-10-2143 minLife on Planet A#53: Renewables, climate targets & the accountability trap with Prof. Susan ParkThis week India & Heidi learn about 'the accountability trap' with Prof. Susan Park from the Sydney Environment Institute. What you'll learn:What incentives do states have to meet their agreed climate targets? (hint: not a lot)What happens if states don't meet these targets (hint: not a lot)What is the 'accountability trap'?How can we hold states responsible for not meeting these targets?Also listen in at 17:48 to hear the sweet sweet voice of Sir David Attenborough as he calls out the Aus Gov for their lack of action on climate change....
2021-10-1458 minLife on Planet A#52: Why aren't we talking about biodiversity? with Associate Prof. Charlotte EpsteinClimate change, climate emergency, the climate crisis - so much talk about climate change but so little talk about other issues... like biodiversity. Why? This week Heidi, Bella and India spoke with Associate Professor Charlotte Epstein about biodiversity and why we need to be talking about it. What you'll learn:In 1992 leaders from around the world gathered in Rio de Janeiro for 3 major conventions: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeConvention on Biological DiversityUnited Nations Convention to Combat DesertificationWhy then do we only hear about climate change? Why sho...
2021-10-0647 minLife on Planet A#51: Liberal Perspectives on Net Zero with Jason FalinskiThe final week of Australian Politics month has arrived!! We are sad it’s over but we look forward to next month which is International Politics. In this Ep, Bella speaks with Australian Federal Liberal MP, Jason Falinski. Jason was elected the Member for Mackellar in the Australian House of Representatives at the 2016 Australian election. We spoke with Jason about:- What is the philosophy of the Australian Liberal Party? Is this always practiced?- How and when can Australia reach net zero?- What is stopping us from achieving net zero in Australia?- A...
2021-09-2938 minLife on Planet A#50: We Have a Lot to Learn - Native Title & Indigenous Perspectives with Bhiamie WilliamsonBONUS episode for week 3 of Australian Politics! This week Heidi and Bella spoke with PhD candidate, Bhiamie Williamson about Native Title and how we can strengthen ties with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; ties that have previously been severed by colonisation. What you'll learn:What is Native Title? What does it mean? How is it granted?What is cultural burning and what does it do for Indigenous communities?What unique opportunities does climate change provide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?How can we re-connect the ties that have previously been severed, and work with these...
2021-09-2439 minLife on Planet A#49: We're all just stardust: Intergenerational Environmental Justice with Dr Christine J WinterFor Episode 3 of Australian Politics month, Heidi and Bella spoke with the inspirational Dr Christine J Winter about intergenerational environmental justice theory, and more specifically...What is Intergenerational Environmental Justice (IEJ)?What is our relationship to nature?Time is a spiral of past, present and future in which, we are all connected.Why have some people lost their connection to nature? How can we repair this?How can we (as individuals and the gov.) work with Australian Indigenous communities to re-connect with nature and embrace IEJ?Christine is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Sydney Environment Institute...
2021-09-2246 min
The Post Concussion Podcast - Life After A Brain Injury36. Family Matters Part 2 with Heidi & Braden Ulvild - ConcussionIn our previous episode, we spoke to Richard Ulvild who suffered a concussion four years ago in a serious car accident. Together with his wife Corinna, the couple shared the story of Richard’s mental and physical recovery and the support they received from their family. Today we are joined by Braden and Heidi Ulvild, Rich’s adult kids, to hear their experience of living with a parent who is suffering from a concussion. Tuning in you’ll discover what it felt like for Braden and Heidi when their dad didn’t seem to be recovering and how it a...
2021-09-2226 minLife on Planet A#48: Australia's Race to COP26 with Dean BialekWeek 2 of Australian Politics month has arrived!! On Ep #48 Heidi and Bella talk with Dean Bialek about Australia's role (or lack of) in the COP26 summit and in the global race to net zero carbon emissions. Dean is the Head of the International Politics Unit for the COP26 Climate Champions Team and is leading the development of renewable energy projects across Australia.We learnt:How do Australia's climate goals compare to the rest of the world? The U.S. aims cut 50% of their emissions by 2030, why don't we?Why isn’t Australia more ambitious in our tar...
2021-09-0849 minLife on Planet A#47: Strong Indepdendent Women in Australian Politics with Zali SteggallEPISODE 47: Strong Indepdendent Women in Australian Politics with Zali Steggall. This week Heidi and Bella spoke with inspirational sportsperson, speaker and independent member of Australian Parliament, Zali Steggall. We discussed:- What was Zali's experience as a woman in Australian politics? - What is the latest news on her climate action bill? - What keeps Zali so motivated to push for climate action despite frequent pushback from the Federal Gov?Learn more about women in Aussie politics by watching Ms Represented. Listen now on your favourite platforms and let us kno...
2021-09-0136 minLife on Planet A#46: Is Climate Change an Economic Risk?Yes. According to many economists, climate change poses the biggest long-term threat to the global economy. This week Heidi and Bella strapped on their economist hats to review our month on economy and understand:what is economic risk?what risk does climate change pose to the economy?how do we calculate such risk? (hint: DICE)is the Paris climate agreement useful or redundant?what can governments do to halt climate change?This left us thinking, what is the solution? "I dont know any question to which the answer is so simple as what is the most efficient c...
2021-08-2534 minLife on Planet A#45: Can Cryptocurrency be Green? with Prof. Barney TanLet's talk CRYPTO. This week Heidi and Bella travel into the hyperverse, accompanied by guest and crypto-expert, Prof Barney Tan. Barney is an associate professor at the University of Sydney. You'll learn:What is blockchain? How do we 'mine' cryptocurrency?What effect does this mining have on the planet?If you want to know more about the cryptocurrency, the energy usage of it and the future of crypto, then this is the podcast for you!Thank you Barney Tan for all your work and expertise. Learn more about Barney's work here.Sup...
2021-08-191h 06Life on Planet A#44: Tom Quinn, the Optimist on Climate ChangeIt's hard to be optimistic about climate change with all that's going on at the moment, but this week's guest is able to do and can give us all the inspiration we need to keep fighting. This week we interview Tom Quinn, Head of Policy and Research at Beyond Zero Emissions.You'll learn:What is there to be optismitic about? Australia has incredible opportunities for green jobs, particularly as demand for sustainable products and services increases. Beyond Zero Emissions aims to help Australia create more green jobs and a more sustainable planet. As part of...
2021-08-1157 minLife on Planet A#43: Sustainable Investing, is it possible? with YIGCGuest: Maddy and Sophie from the podcast You're in Good Company We're jumping into Economics month with a collab episode! We're joining by the lovely, intelligent, smart and wonderful girls from You're In Good Company Podcast, Maddy and Sophie! You'll learn:How do I even begin to invest?What should I know about a company before I invest? Where can I find information?How do I know if a company really is 'sustainable' or 'green'? You’re in Good Company is an investing podcast striving to disr...
2021-08-0354 minLife on Planet A#42: Reef 'in danger'? and Natural Disasters EverywhereIt's a busy time of year with COVID-19 lockdowns across the globe and Olympic news dominated our newsfeeds. In all this excitement you might've missed a few stories that we think are worth talking about. This week Bella and Heidi discuss the UNESCO World Heritage Commitee's recent recommendation to add the Australian Great Barrier Reef to the 'in danger' list. The Australian Government faught hard to block this, despite top Australian scientists supporting the choice. Take a listen to find out how this played out and why we should be talking about it.Next, we'll discuss the m...
2021-08-0126 minLife on Planet A#41: Marine Debris and NGOs with Jordan GacutanThis week Heidi and Bella spoke with ocean governance and marine debris researcher, Jordan Gacutan. Jordan is a PhD candidate at the University of NSW who is working closely with NGOs such as Tarangoa Blue to collect big data and identify the sources and sinks of plastic. What you'll learn from this episode:what is the source to sink pathway of marine debris?what is the role of NGOs and the government in this space?are we doing enough about the plastic problem?extra link: NSW Plastic Discussion PlanThanks again for joining us Jordan and as...
2021-07-2556 minLife on Planet A#40: We're All FuturologistsThis week Heidi and Bella discuss the pathways to the future, the non-plastic pathways to be exact. In this episode you'll learn:What is Plastic Free July about?What is biobased plastic? And is it always biodegradable?What are the best options we have for plastic alternatives? Incl. Loliware, B'zeos, Ecovative Design.Can we start wearing mushrooms and eating seaweed!? (and if yes, where do I sign up?)How can we all be futurologists?Thanks for listening and let us know your thoughts by tagging @lifeonplaneta_podcast and #lifeonplanetapodcast on your socials.#futurology #mushroombioplastic #bioplastic...
2021-07-1527 minLife on Planet A#39: Life on Planet Plastic with BellaTo kick off Plastic Free July we spoke with Life on Planet A's resident marine ecologist, Bella Charlesworth about all things plastic! We discuss the unlikely places where plastics have been found, as well on tips on how you can reduce the plastic you're using, wearing and chucking. Did you know you could be shedding plastics into the environment every time you wash your clothes? But what happens next? Press play to find out.In honour of #plasticfreejuly we're dedicating the entire month to focus on plastic contamination and research as well as getting to know the...
2021-07-0645 minLife on Planet A#38: Seaspiracy and the Meaning of Life (Part 2)Last week we traveled (virtually) to the Philippines to interview biologist and conservationist Jean Utzurrum about Seaspiracy; here's Part 2 of our chat! In this episode we learned:does the film over-dramatize the dangers of South East Asia?what struggles do conservationists go through (often daily) in South East Asia?should we stop eating fish?what positives are there to look to in the future of the fishing industry?what is the meaning of life?Also, stick around at the end for some news about Life on Planet A's cheeky relaunch. Thanks again Jean and we'll see you...
2021-06-0122 minLife on Planet A#37: Let's talk Seaspiracy with Jean (Part 1)Chances are you've heard of the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy, and you're probably also familiar with the controversy that came with it (if not, where have you been!?) Did the documentary make you question your actions? and everything you thought you knew about the fishing industry? Us too! But then we saw the mixed reviews appearing in the media and thought this was a dilemma we had to get to the bottom of. That's why we traveled (virtually) to the beautiful oceans of the Philippines, to get in touch with ocean conservationist, Jean Utzurrum. In this episode, we d...
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Life on Planet A#36: The Great DebateHow would you debate with a climate change denier? This week Heidi and Bella will do it for you as they take on new personas to battle it out about the climate change debate. Heidi will play De Ny, a coal lobbyist and firm denier of climate change and Bella will be Cli Mate, climate scientist, and activist. Extra points if you spot the name puns! Special guest appearances: 1. Shane Cornell discusses the price of renewable energy (from Episodes 23 & 24)2. Richie Merzian discusses jobs in the non-renewable vs. renewable industries (Episode 28)Support the show
2021-05-0333 minLife on Planet A#35: Elsa Kivinen - UN SDGs, Comparative Policy and Human RightsElsa has a degree in Geography and Sustainable development and is currently finalizing her Master's degree in Comparative Public policy. Elsa is particularly interested in the relationship between political trust and political participation (their undergraduate thesis topic) as well as environmental politics, circular economy and different forms of governance, and the intersections of social sciences and sustainability more broadly.Time Stamps:1:07 - Comparative Public Policy10:38 - Epistemic Governance18:22 - Circular economy23:16 - Minimal state intervention27:34 - Fairness versus Entitlement32:00 - What is a policy?
2021-04-191h 09Life on Planet A#34: Circular Economy with Planet Ark - Could this be the solution?The episode is out with Ryan Collins from Planet Ark. We discuss Circular economy and all things recycling!Timestamps:2:50 - Planet Ark - Circular Economy Hub 3:17 - Introduction to Ryan6:03 - Background on Planet Ark8:18 - Recycling the Un recyclable 11:00 - Australasian recycling label13:50 - Circular Economy 21:00 - Data and recycling23:50- Will a circular economy solve our problems?43:00 - Can everything be made of the same thing?49:00 - Biogas53:00 - Advice from RyanS...
2021-04-051h 01Life on Planet A#33: Plastic, governance and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch with Babet de GrootThis week we speak with Ph.D. researcher, Babet de Groot. We discuss:the plastic problemocean gyresBiodegradable vs. degradableThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the difficulty in controlling/governing plastic in the mid-ocean.UN Conventions for Ocean PlasticNSW Plastic Discussion PlanBabet is currently researching at the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney. Thanks for joining us Babet! Let us know what you think by tagging @lifeonplaneta_podcast on your socials.3:53 - The struggles of doing honors versus a thesis.6:00 - Working at GHD7:02 - Wh...
2021-03-211h 15Life on Planet A#32: Why do people want to be better? The David Goggins ChallengeHeidi talks to the listeners for a short rant to discuss the David Goggins Challenge she and her friend Diana are doing this week. She also gives an update about Life on Planet A and what is in store for the future. Heidi and Diana wanted to run the 4/4/48 challenge to raise money for Deadly Science.Deadly Science's aim is to provide science books and early reading material to remote schools in Australia. As of now, they have shipped over 16,000 books 500 telescopes and other STEM resources to over a hundred schools with more to come.
2021-03-0507 minLife on Planet A#30: Driving in Style: Electric Cars with Tierney (Part 2)Part 2 or our talk with Tierney George - a graduate transport engineer at GHD, she is passionate about creating a safe, efficient and sustainable transport futureShe wrote a thesis entitled, "The contribution of zero emission vehicles in meeting Queensland’s carbon targets". The reason that this is an important topic is that transport is one of the top three polluting sectors in Australia. However, Tierney in her thesis tells us that emerging technology such as electric vehicles and hydrogen fuels may assist in changing this scenario.Her project sought to answer the question of if...
2021-02-2022 minLife on Planet A#31: Saul Griffith & Climate Change - Why aren't we more mad about it?Heidi spoke with Saul Griffith this week and had a great chat about life, climate change, hydrogen, and some of the work Saul has done throughout this career. It was a pleasure speaking with him and this is one of my favorite chats so far. A bit of background on Saul, he is an inventor and entrepreneur but was trained as an engineer. He received his Ph.D. at MIT in the junction between materials science and information theory. Prior to MIT, he studied in Sydney, Australia, and at UC Berkeley in metallurgical engineering. He founded and co...
2021-02-2056 minLife on Planet A#29: Zero Emissions Transport with Tierney George (Part 1)This talk is with Tierney George who is a graduate transport engineer at GHD, she is passionate about creating a safe, efficient, and sustainable transport futureShe wrote a thesis entitled, "The contribution of zero-emission vehicles in meeting Queensland’s carbon targets". The reason that this is an important topic is that transport is one of the top three polluting sectors in Australia. However, Tierney in her thesis tells us that emerging technology such as electric vehicles and hydrogen fuels may assist in changing this scenario.Her project sought to answer the question of if an...
2021-02-1437 minLife on Planet A#28: Climate Change, Energy and Richie Merzian (prepare to be mindblown)EPISODE #28: Climate and Energy Policy with Richard Merzian from the Australian Institute. Richie Merzian is the inaugural Climate & Energy Program Director at The Australia Institute. Richie is a former Australian Government representative to the UN climate change conference and worked at the Department of Climate Change and the Department of Foreign Affairs for almost a decade on both domestic and international climate and energy agendas.We speak with him about Australia’s attitudes towards climate change and energy, assessing the fairness of emissions targets, hydrogen, and coal. It was great to speak with him and listen to this po...
2021-01-3136 minLife on Planet A#27: Triple Green: Green Cement, Green Steel and Green Hydrogen!PART 2 of our chat with Anthony Parrington! For our final episode on Energy we're going to talk about green cement, steel and hydrogen. You'll learn:What is hydrogen? How do we use it for energy? Get your chemistry hat on tight! We're in for a bumpy rideWhat is green cement and steel (hint: not just a pretty colour)Can we store energy in hyrogen batteries? Is this viable compared to storing in electric batteries?Thank you for joining us Anthony. Useful links: Read more about Anthony's work here.ABC YouTube video about green...
2021-01-1748 minLife on Planet A#26: Have a Very Merry Sustainable ChristmasIn our final episode for the year, we reflect on this crazy year: we take a look at some of our favourite guests, discuss sustainable gift ideas, New Year's resolutions, and a positive outlook to the future. We are super excited to be making this podcast and want to thank everyone for your support this year! Into the new year, we will continue to make podcasts and learn with you all. There is no Planet B, so let's learn and save Planet A.Here is a breakdown of the episode:0:00 - Heidi Introduction1:03...
2020-12-2051 minLife on Planet A#25: All Things Hydrogen with Anthony (Part 1)Strap your chemistry hats on because this week we're learning all about hydrogen with engineer and hydrogen expert, Anthony Parrington.You'll learn about:Basic definitions of hydrogen and fuel cellsCollecting waste from cows & wastewater to turn into hydrogen Hydrogen is already used in crude oil and petrol productionBiomass gasification Useful links:Australias National Hydrogen StrategyVideo on Hydrogen StrategyRead more about Anthony's work here.ABC YouTube video about green hydrogenSupport the show
2020-11-2928 minLife on Planet A#24: Wind power, Kilowatts & Cats with Shane (Part 2)This is part 2 of our incredible conversation with Shane Quinnell about renewable energy and the future of energy in Australia. This week you'll learn about:What does the future of wind and solar look like in Aus?What are the roadblocks slowing down our renewable future?Do wind turbines injure as many cats as Trump claims?Enjoy and let us know what you think by tagging @lifeonplaneta and #lifeonplaneta. Email lifeonplanetapodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to get into contact with Shane.Support the show
2020-11-0845 minLife on Planet A#23: Renewable Energy Dark Arts and Jedis (Part 1 with Shane)This week we speak to motivational speaker and renewable energy Jedi, Shane Quinnell from Akuo Energy! You'll learn about:- life advice on how to be resilient and bounce back from hard situations - solar and the different forms (residential, utility solar, industrial, concentrated) - the state of renewable energy in Australia Let us know what you think by tagging @lifeonplaneta on your socials!Support the show
2020-10-2528 minLife on Planet A#22: All Things Hydrogen with Stephen Hinchcliffe (Part 3)This is the final segment of our interview with the incredible Stephen Hinchliffe. We will be discussing and learning about hydrogen energy, the uptake of EVs and how they compare to hydrogen, hot sediment aquifers (what are those!?), and the potential of geothermal energy in Australia.As always, let us know what you think or if you have any questions by getting in touch on our socials!Support the show
2020-10-0425 minLife on Planet A#21: Should we like nuclear? with Stephen Hinchcliffe (Part 2)Part 2 of our series on Energy with Stephen Hinchcliffe. We discussed the extra expenses involved with manufacturing wind and solar which are come from more grid infrastructure and power storage being put in place.In the future, renewable energy will be a mix and Stephen thinks nuclear should be considered as a part of the energy mix. Benefits of Nuclear:The new nuclear reactors have less waste than the first nuclear reactor.Nuclear also has zero carbon emissions (besides the manufacturing of the plant).The new nuclear reactors are modular reactors and are pre-constructed a...
2020-09-2027 minLife on Planet A#20: System Strength with Stephen Hinchliffe (Part 1)Part 1 of our chat with Stephen Hinchcliffe. About Stephen: Stephen is a Chartered Engineer (UK), a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (UK), has a Ph.D. in power inverter technologies, Masters’ degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Business Administration and in Commercial Law with more than twenty-five years' energy sector working on projects in the UK, Europe, Northern Africa, Indonesia, Chile, PNG, Australia, and New Zealand. Impressed yet?We learned:What is system strength? In short, a measure of the network’s ability to maintain voltage levels during fault conditionsWhat will the transition to r...
2020-09-0635 minLife on Planet A#19: Pineapples and Starfish with ReginaThis week we interviewed our friend Regina who works with her family in creating pineapple shoes. The pineapple shoe company is called Westrive. The companies mission is to minimize waste by creating vegan, biodegradable, ethical shoes from plant-based materials. Designed in Australia, sustainably handmade in Hungary, Europe.There are issues with traditional shoes but Westrive is trying to resolve these issues by making shoes from Pi±atex®, a material made from pineapple leaves, which usually go into landfills after harvest. The sole is natural and made fro...
2020-08-3028 minLife on Planet A#18: Deliciously Sustainable Coffee with Tripod CoffeeThis week Heidi and Bella talk about something we all know (and probably love): something that gets you up on the early, frosty mornings, something that gets you through the uni all-nighters and 8 am lectures...coffee, of course! This week we spoke with David Siegel, the Head of the Sustainability Scale at Tripod Coffee. What you'll learn:Tripod Coffee is an Aussie brand creating certified compostable, Nespresso compatible, deliciously sustainable coffee pods.These pods are made from plant-based materials making them 100% compostableThe pods are broken down into methane and fertilizer - some of which are used at a...
2020-08-1647 minLife on Planet A#17: Robots and Woody Harrelson with FolkTribe Clothing (Part 2)Here's Part 2 of our talk with Kel and Em from FolkTribe Clothing! In Part 2 we talk about:why use hemp fabric? what are the benefits?Heidi's obsession with robotsWhat can individuals do to be fashionable and sustainable?Thank you Kel and Em for joining us, we had so much fun talking to you! Support the show
2020-08-0931 minLife on Planet A#16: Sustainable Fashion with Hemp, Vegetables and FolkTribe Clothing (Part 1)This week we're continuing with our theme on consumerism, by looking at what sustainable fashion can look like in practice. Heidi and Bella spoke to Kel and Em, two sisters sustainably leading the way. Kel and Em founded Folktribe Clothing - a clothing brand that makes beautiful, timeless, and 100% biodegradable dresses. Every part of their design is thought of from the fibers to the dye, to the buttons. Take a listen and hear how one small business has paved the way for a fashionably sustainable future. Support the show
2020-08-0235 minLife on Planet A#15: ‘The Living Wardrobe’ with Dr Jo Cramer (Part 2)Part 2 of our chat with Jo Cramer! This week we look at Dr. Jo Cramer’s fascinating solution to fast fashion - extending the garment-USE phase. This week we talk about:what is the ‘living wardrobe’?how to extend your garment lifetimehow important are consumers and influencers in promoting slow fashion?what can you do as an individual to be fashionably sustainable?Find Jo's website 'The Living Wardrobe' here, where she has created beautiful, timeless, and innovative garments. For each piece, she has included instructions on how you can repair and modify the garment to prolong its lifeti...
2020-07-2632 minLife on Planet A#14: Intro to Sustainable Fashion (Part 1)EPISODE #14: What is fast fashion and what are our other options? This week we spoke with Dr. Jo Cramer from RMIT about fast fashion and her thesis "Outfit From the Living Wardrobe".This week we learn about:What is Fast Fashion?What is Slow fashion?How does fast fashion affect the environment?Stay tuned next week for Part 2 where we learn the solutions Jo is proposing (hint: she focuses on the garment use phase). See you then!Support the show
2020-07-1942 minLife on Planet A#13: How to be an Excellent HumanThis week you'll hear from... Heidi and Bella! We want to answer one of sustainability's biggest questions: what can we do as individuals to help the planet? We'll cover some of the big and small changes you can make to slow the climate emergency and help the planet. Topics include:Veganism/plant-based dietCollective actionTravel consciously (less flying)Reduce waste & reduce consumptionFast fashion and thrift shoppingYou can find lots of useful links on a blog written by Bella, here.Support the show
2020-07-1227 minLife on Planet A#12: Going for Gold in SustainabilityThis week we spoke with Simone Unanue about her work as a sustainable architect and as sustainability manager for the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. She even had to manage dogs and alligators as part of her work! In this ep we cover: - sustainable infrastructure rating tools (LEED, HQE, BREEAM)- how sustainable supply chains work on small scales and large scales (e.g. the 2016 Rio Olympics)- why did Simone need to manage dogs and alligators at the Olympics? (new event!?)- how many stray dogs in Rio found new homes l...
2020-07-0556 minLife on Planet A#11 Cooperative Co-housing with DaisyThis week we spoke with activist and researcher Daisy Charlesworth about cooperative cohousing projects around the world. Here are the key points:why is it unsustainable to buy/own investment properties?what are cohousing and cooperative housing?what do cohousing and cooperative housing look like in practice?Here are the links for some of the projects discussed:Nightingale Housing, Melbourne, AUSLILAC, Leeds, UK Mietshäuser Syndikat, GermanySupport the show
2020-06-2856 minLife on Planet A#10: Multi Species Justice with Prof. David SchlosbergThis week we were honoured to be joined by Prof. David Schlosberg, Director of the Sydney Environment Institute and Professor of Environmental Politics in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney. You'll learn:What is environmental justice? What is multi-species justice?Can we give rights to the environment?How can we put this into practice?How are we adapting to climate change?What are some of the contemporary environmental justice movements in this space? - who are they, where are they happening?Useful links:The Sydney Environment Institute and f...
2020-06-211h 00Life on Planet A#9: Corey Tutt from Deadly ScienceThis week we spoke with Corey Tutt, an Indigenous mentor and STEM champion. He is the founder of DeadlyScience, an initiative that provides science books and early reading material to remote schools in Australia. Tutt is the 2020 NSW Young Australian of the Year and he was born in Nowra, New South Wales. He is an aboriginal of Kamilaroi country.We spoke with Corey about Deadly Science and some of the amazing work they are doing; as well as what it has been like growing up as an Indigenous man. Corey also described to us what life is a...
2020-06-1450 minLife on Planet A#8: Dirty Power and Revolving DoorsThis week we talked with Dr. Adam Lucas about the web of connections between coal lobbies, conservative media, and Australian politics. This is one of the interviews we've been most excited about and what we learned truly shocked us.**EDIT** The Heartland Institute think tank is based in Chicago, Illinois, NOT California.What you'll learn:the various methods used by the fossil fuel industry to deny climate change these include creating think tanks such as The Heartland Institute and funding climate science denial researchthe 'revolving door' and 'golden escalator' movements o...
2020-06-071h 00Life on Planet A#7: SOA Australia and 'anal teeth'!?Take a listen to learn from Heidi and Bella about SOA, sea cucumbers, and anal teeth. This week Heidi and I founded an organization called SOA Australia and we want to tell you what it's all about. We've had a full-on few weeks of interviews, so take this week to digest what you've learned already, and learn about an awesome project that we've started in Aus and one that you can be a part of! What is SOA?SOA stands for Sustainable Ocean Alliance and is a global non-profit organization that promotes the protection of Earth's...
2020-05-3125 minLife on Planet A#6: Maritime Archaelogy and hot Paeonian singlesThis week we strapped our historian boots on and took a virtual flight to Malta where we met with maritime archaeologist Mieke Kassulke! This episode you'll learn about:- maritime archaeology in the Meditteranean and worldwide- fertility cults (Heidi's like of 3 nipples and excitement over hot, Paeonian singles)- what is a Paeonian single?- sustainable tourism - has Mieke found Atlantis?Thank you, Mieke for joining us and letting us dive into your fascinating world of maritime archaeology Support the show
2020-05-2440 minLife on Planet A#5: Double Dutch Irish SandwichesThis week, apart from learning how to make a Double Irish with a Dutch Sandwich, we interviewed the incredible Dr. Ainsley Elbra to break down some key concepts surrounding renewable energy and mining. You'll learn about:- the renewable energy race and its environmental impacts- the concerns we should have about renewable energy- the effect of mining on community displacement- mining multi-national company (MNC) tax avoidanceIn a recent article titled ‘A typology of Avoidance’ (we'll post the link) for the Sydney Environment Institute, Ainsley highlighted how the global race to a...
2020-05-1742 minLife on Planet A#4 Pathways through the Built Environment and HomelessnessThis week we spoke with Orlando Hayes. Orlando is an ecological consultant at the Engineering company Arup and the co-founder of a non-profit called ShoutOut - a non-profit focused on connecting service providers and people experiencing homelessness (link to their Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/shoutoutsyd). We speak with him about ecological cities, some of the cool things cities are doing to promote ecological diversity in the city, what being carbon neutral versus carbon zero means, and why we should all just stay home forever (animals should rule the environment - not us). All jokes aside...
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